PM Greets China on 60th National Day

In a message to the Chinese government and people on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said that ‘strategic and cooperative partnership’ between India and China had developed over the years.

In his message to Premier Wen Jiabao, Dr. Singh said: ‘This is an important milestone in the life of China and an occasion for celebrations of your great nation’s many achievements in the last 60 years.

‘As a friendly neighbour and a developing nation, we in India share your sense of happiness on this important occasion’ he added.